ECONOMY

Glenveagh down more than 6pc in afternoon trading
Markets Report
Shares in housebuilder Glenveagh Properties were down more than 6pc in afternoon trading yesterday (stock picture)
Shares in housebuilder Glenveagh Properties were down more than 6pc in...

Pound stages minor recovery after being bruised by UK political jitters
Sterling was up against both the US dollar and euro.
The pound launched a recovery on Tuesday (PA)
The pound staged a minor recovery on Tuesday...

Small tax cuts every year is the best way to keep on track, claims Donohoe
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe wants 'gradualism'
Small tax cuts every year are the best way of rewarding workers and ensuring the...

Publicans plead for no water cuts at the weekend
Licensed Vintners Association chief Donall O’Keeffe
Publicans have urged Irish Water not to impose restrictions coming into the weekend amid fears it will affect the night-time economy.
The...

Technology companies soar as US stocks recover losses
Big names such as Apple and Microsoft and chipmakers including Intel all made large gains.
US stocks made gains on Thursday. (Martin Keene/PA)
Technology companies have soared as major...

Ibec issues stark warning about Ireland's competitiveness as it calls for boost to local firms and higher education
Ibec has repeated its long-standing demand that the Government abandon a 'rainy-day fund'. Stock Image
Business and employer...

Markets Latest: Asian shares extend bounce
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Asian shares extended their recovery on Friday, as investors shifted their focus to bullish expectations for Wall Street...

Residents to protest against new €320m runway at Dublin Airport
Dairy Farmer Jim Scully pictured beside Dublin Airport near to where his farm is.
A group of residents are to protest against plans to develop the ...